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SBC Digital Showcase to unveil at IWCE Las Vegas!
Immerse Yourself! Massive Public Safety Comms Digital Showcase by SBC at BOOTH 615! Visit Safer Buildings Coalition’s 20’ wide Public Safety Communications Digital Showcase in booth 615 at IWCE! The SBC Digital Showcase is a massive 10’ diagonal digital display featuring the…
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IWCE IS ON and so is the SBC Annual Member’s Reception
IWCE IS ON – 100% and so is the SBC Annual Member’s Reception, Dinner and Meeting Members-only event has a few seats left – Don’t miss out! – AND, visit SBC Digital Showcase on the Expo Floor at BOOTH 615 No need…
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Stick a fork in it
From the Chief’s Corner: Stick a fork in it… New NFPA 1225 Standard for Emergency Services Communications officially issued Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM,Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition For many of us when it comes to receiving information or news…
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Message from the President September 2021
Message from the President Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members, Over the last two years I’ve been honored and proud to represent the Safer Buildings Coalition with the roles of Vice President and President of the Board of Directors. This year I will…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members September 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – September 2021 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 150 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to…
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Can we do any less?
Can we do any less? What 9/11 taught us about the importance of public safety radio “On Sept. 11, 2001, as firefighters rushed into the smoldering twin towers, their radios went dead.” AP StoryPosted on Sept 9, 2021 We’re only two days…
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Choosing a battery backup solution for public safety communications
Choosing a Battery Backup Solution for public safety communications Written by Jeff Patrick, Director of Product Development, Newmar Communication systems are critical for ensuring public safety, but they are not enough on their own. Without steady power running to distributed antenna systems (DAS), bi-directional amplifiers (BDA), and repeaters, life and property are put at risk. Whether by a natural…
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Results Are in – SBC Members Elect Four New Board Members
Prince Niyyar Richard Roberts David Adams Scott Umemoto The Safer Buildings Coalition 2021 Election for the Board of Directors saw a record voter turnout, with 50% of eligible voting companies casting ballots. The Results: Vice President of the Board: Prince Niyyar - CEO - Commdex - View Candidate’s Page…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members August 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – August 2021 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 150 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to…
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APCO generates excitement – industry is back on the road
By John Foley SBC Managing Director The industry (and Safer Buildings) is back on the road, and the energy is a much-needed shot in the arm after more than a year of Zoom calls, webinars, and virtual networking. Related Article: From the Chief’s Corner:…
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The Value of the Unexpected
From the Chief’s Corner: The Value of the Unexpected… Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM, Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition Current seasons have certainly changed the way many of us conduct our personal and business lives. In talking with our members,…
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Message from the President August 2021
Message from the President First, I would like to congratulate Prince Niyyar of Commdex who will be our new board Vice President. The first time we had an integrator take that role. Congratulations to Richard Roberts of Honeywell who will take over…
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Safer Buildings Coalition Government Affairs Work Group Update – Augus
Group Chair Richard Roberts, of Honeywell, presents the latest from the Safer Buildings Coalition Government Affairs work group. Click here to watch updates from last month’s work groups
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Safer Buildings Coalition Codes & Standards Work Group Update – August
Chair Josh Gerst, RF Connect, presents the latest from the Safer Buildings Coalition Community Codes & Standards work group. Click here to watch updates from last month’s work groups
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Safer Buildings Back on the Road
Chief Alan Perdue leads a packed room at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, July 14th Tampa Seminar, Wireless Oklahoma, and a full slate of upcoming events After a year of virtual events, SBC is back on the road doing what we do best:…
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In Order to Win, You Cannot Jump the Start
From the Chief’s Corner: In Order to Win, You Cannot Jump the Start… Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM, Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition A few days ago, the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) launched the first of…
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Vision Technologies selects the American Heart Association as their Na
“We are really excited to highlight companies that are doing amazing things out there. This month, we are highlighting our member, Vision Technologies and their cause, the American Heart Association. Please see our newsletter for more information on the wonderful things they…
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SBC Announces Safe Inside Annual Member Awards
SUBMIT your company’s products and / or projects for consideration today! The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only trade association purpose-built to lead national policy and education for in-building wireless services is proud to announce our inaugural Safe Inside Annual Members Awards.…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members July 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – July 2021 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 150 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to…
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Safer Buildings Coalition Advancement Work Group Update – July 2021
Ray Hild, Chairman of the SBC Advancement Committee Work Group, provides updates on the work group’s initiatives. Notable topics include revamping the mission statement, and the recently conducted Voice of Customer Report that was submitted to SBC leadership. Click here to watch…